B2noun 1K

Accuracy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈækjərəsi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈækjərəsi/"]/

Meaning of Accuracy

the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes

In simple words: How correct or exact something is.

Accuracy in a sentence

• The accuracy of the data is crucial for making informed decisions.
• To ensure accuracy, double-check your calculations before submitting them.
• The accuracy of his statements was later called into question.
• In sports, accuracy can often determine the outcome of a game.
• She measured the accuracy of her predictions against actual results.
• The artist's work is known for its remarkable accuracy in detail.
• There is a significant improvement in the accuracy of GPS technology.
• Historians strive for accuracy in their accounts of past events.

How to use Accuracy

Use 'accuracy' in contexts where you discuss precision or correctness in data, measurements, or tasks. More formal in scientific settings, but acceptable in everyday situations too.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'accurate' — a picture of a target with a bullseye to remember hitting the right mark.

Related words

Collocations with Accuracy

• absolute
• complete
• deadly
• degree
• level
• achieve
• improve
• increase
• with accuracy

Synonyms for Accuracy

• correctness
• precision
• exactness
• truthfulness
• faithfulness

Opposites of Accuracy

• inaccuracy
• falsehood

Common mistakes with Accuracy

• 'Accurate' instead of 'accuracy' — confusing the adjective with the noun
• Using 'accuracy' in informal contexts where 'exactness' may be more appropriate
• Mixing up 'accuracy' and 'precision' — they are related but not the same

Frequently asked questions about Accuracy

What does Accuracy mean?

How correct or exact something is.

What is the definition of Accuracy?

the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes

How do you use Accuracy in a sentence?

The accuracy of the data is crucial for making informed decisions.

Can you give another example of Accuracy?

To ensure accuracy, double-check your calculations before submitting them.

What are synonyms for Accuracy?

Common alternatives include correctness, precision, exactness, truthfulness, faithfulness.

What is the opposite of Accuracy?

Opposite meanings include inaccuracy, falsehood.

What words go with Accuracy?

It commonly pairs with absolute, complete, deadly, degree, level, achieve, improve, increase, with accuracy.

What are common mistakes when using Accuracy?

'Accurate' instead of 'accuracy' — confusing the adjective with the noun Using 'accuracy' in informal contexts where 'exactness' may be more appropriate Mixing up 'accuracy' and 'precision' — they are related but not the same

How do you pronounce Accuracy?

US: /["/ˈækjərəsi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈækjərəsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Accuracy?

Use 'accuracy' in contexts where you discuss precision or correctness in data, measurements, or tasks. More formal in scientific settings, but acceptable in everyday situations too.

What CEFR level is Accuracy?

"Accuracy" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.